Reiner Haseloff, the Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt and member of the CDU, has publicly stated that he would consider leaving his home state if the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wins the state election scheduled for September 6, 2026. Haseloff has expressed strong opposition to the AfD, comparing their rhetoric to that of Joseph Goebbels and emphasizing the need to prevent the party from gaining governmental responsibility. Recent polling data from INSA/BILD indicates a close race in Saxony-Anhalt, with the CDU leading at 34%, followed by the AfD at 30%, and Die Linke at 11%. Smaller parties such as BSW, SPD, Greens, and FDP trail behind. The AfD aims to achieve a breakthrough in the upcoming election, with some analysts and party supporters optimistic about their chances of becoming the strongest force in the state. Haseloff's remarks have sparked debate, with AfD representatives criticizing his comments as disrespectful to voters and democracy. Meanwhile, national polls in Germany show the CDU/CSU holding steady at around 28%, the AfD at approximately 23%, and the SPD at 14%. In the United Kingdom, Reform UK has surged ahead in recent polls, overtaking Labour and the Conservatives, with figures such as 29% for Reform UK, 22% for the Conservatives, and Labour slipping to third place with around 21%. Other European countries, including Italy, Sweden, Norway, and Estonia, have also released recent polling data reflecting varying party standings.